Patricia Crumpler

Patricia grew up in South Florida where she spent hours at the beach trying to spot mermaids. Now a retired high school librarian and art teacher, she enjoys writing children's stories, science fiction, mysteries, and romances. She also loves to travel, paint watercolours, sew, and spend time with her three dogs. 

Patricia won third prize in the FANTASTIC SHORT CHILDREN'S FICTION COMPETITION 2013 with her excellent morality tale 'The Mermaid Beauty Contest'.